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NoVa builder wins on CGL mold claim

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments · 4th Circuit, Construction, Insurance

The spread of mold in a townhouse project is an “occurrence” that triggers coverage by a Northern Virginia builder’s CGL policy, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says in a decision reversing a denial of relief to the builder.
In its unpublished decision Feb. 12 in Stanley Martin Companies Inc. v. Ohio Cas. Group, a [...]

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Damages set aside in EIFS case

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Construction, Fraud

Rick and Susan Garmon still have a Prince William County jury’s finding that a contractor is liable for constructive fraud for using a barrier exterior insulation and finish system on their home.
The Garmons testified that they had insisted on a drainable EIFS system, but the contractor had installed a barrier system instead.
But Circuit Judge William [...]

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“Ask forgiveness” strategy nixed, building must go

March 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Construction, Norfolk

A Norfolk bar owner tried to justify his sans-permit construction of a second-story bar on the Ocean View Fishing Pier by calling it his “office.”
After the pier was destroyed by Hurricane Isabel in 2003, the owner promptly began reconstruction. Along the way, he apparently decided better meant bigger, and added to his commercial pier, [...]

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